Succulents – Miniature Aloe

Miniature aloe 

Botanical name: haworthia pumila 

Beginner friendly?: no 

Average size at maturity: 2-8 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11 

Foliage color: green, white, brown 

Growth rate: grows only a couple inches per year, reaches fully mature size in 2-3 years

Pruning instructions: deadhead year-round as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant 

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pet friendly

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: kalanchoe, echeveria, nasturtiums, sedum 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and plants 

Invasive species: no